The Human Rights Court has dismissed an application by former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta to bar the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from issuing a “wanted” notice against him. Ofori-Atta’s legal team had argued that such an action would infringe on his rights and prejudice ongoing proceedings.
The court’s decision paves the way for the OSP to continue its public notice and search measures if necessary. This development is the latest in a series of setbacks for Ofori-Atta, who has consistently attempted to block the issuance of arrest warrants and derail aspects of the investigations into alleged procurement irregularities, offshore transactions, and financial misconduct during his time in office.
Ofori-Atta is currently subject to an active Interpol Red Notice, with extradition processes underway to secure his return to Ghana. Government officials are reportedly engaging with relevant international authorities to ensure enforcement of the notice.
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